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Chupacabra - Variegated
Chupacabra - Variegated
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Chupacabra – Variegated – Dark Green, Black, Deep Brown
Translated as 'goat-sucker', from chupar ('to suck') and cabras ('goats'), Chupacabra is a legendary creature in folklore in parts of the Americas. The name comes from the creature’s reported vampirism, as it is said to attack and drink the blood of livestock. Unlike conventional predators, the chupacabra is said to drain all the animal's blood (and sometimes organs) usually through three holes in the shape of a downwards-pointing triangle, but sometimes through only one or two holes.
Physical descriptions of the creature vary, the most common is that of a reptile-like creature, said to have leathery or scaly greenish-gray skin and sharp spines or quills running down its back, approximately 3 to 4 feet high, and stands and hops in a fashion like that of a kangaroo. Another common description of the chupacabra is of a strange breed of wild dog. This form is mostly hairless and has a pronounced spinal ridge, unusually pronounced eye sockets, fangs, and claws.
Sightings have been reported in Puerto Rico since the 1970s. The creature has since been reported as far north as Maine, as far south as Chile, and even outside the Americas in countries like Russia and Philippines.
Chupacabra will be available to ship on select bases, other weights may be available as a special order. Multiple skein orders may be dyed-to-order ensuring a proper dye match.
Light DK
100% Superwash Merino Wool
Light DK Weight, 8-ply
274 yds | 100g
Fingering 400
100% Superwash Merino Wool
Fingering Weight, 2-ply
400 yds | 100g
Fingering 438
100% Superwash Merino Wool
Fingering Weight, 4-ply
438 yds | 100g
Sock 463
75% Superwash Merino Wool
25% Nylon
Light Fingering Weight, 4-ply
463 yds | 100g
Suri
100% Suri Alpaca
Light Fingering Weight, 1-ply
437 yds | 100g
Color nuances may vary based on your computer screen settings. Hand-dyed yarn color will vary slightly, and you may notice minor shade or variegation differences between skeins and batches. Please be sure to purchase all yarn needed for a project from one batch, and alternate skeins to minimize color pooling or striping.
Materials
Materials
Sock: 75% Superwash Merino & 25% Nylon
Worsted & Bulky: 100% Superwash Merino
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
When will my order ship?
Yarn and fiber may be listed as in stock and ready to ship but depending on actual quantity ordered and availability it may be dyed just for you. Please allow 5-7 business days for your order to ship. All in stock orders will ship within 10 business days.Where is my yarn?
If you have not received a shipping confirmation, please check your spam folder to make sure it wasn’t marked as spam. If it has been more than 10 business days from when you received your shipping confirmation, please email your order number and a request to check on the status of your order to info@smwfiberfabrics.com.
Why does my yarn look different from the photo?
Photos on the product listings are examples of the colorway you will receive. I try to include different bases as the different fiber contents can take the dye differently. I use the same dye formulations when reproducing colorways, but due to the hand dyed nature and the difference in computer screens, the product you receive my look slightly different than the original photo. The appearance of the colorway and the saturation may differ from time to time, which adds to the uniqueness of the yarn. Multiple skein orders will always be dyed together to help ensure consistency within ordered colorways.
My order is wrong? What should I do?
Contact me via the form on the website. I am sorry but occasionally I could mix-up skeins when packing orders, but I will always make it right.
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
Please be aware when placing your order that skeins and fibers are hand dyed, and natural variations in color should be expected. Slight differences in colorways or light spots may occur and these are not reasons for return.If you have a problem with your order, please contact me within 14 days of receipt. I put a lot of time into producing quality products and fulfilling orders. With that said, I will only accept returns on items that are still skeined and in the condition that it was sent to you. I do not accept exchanges. Returns or refunds will not be issued for shipments made to incorrect addresses or for shipping charges.
All yarn is shipped with the original ties on each skein. Returns are not accepted on 'tangled' yarn. It is the responsibility of the customer to correctly transition their yarn from a skein to cake/ball prior to knitting.
Returns are not accepted on custom ordered yarn or one of a kind yarn. Exceptions include incorrect orders or damaged items.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Hand Wash & Dry Flat
